Westbrook High School will roll out their STEM endorsements for students graduating as soon as 2020.
Chance Viles
Chance Viles is a staff writer for the American Journal, covering Westbrook. He is a UMass Amherst graduate, studying journalism and political science. Chance spent a few years covering towns and cities throughout Massachusetts before moving to Portland. He enjoys all things weird, spicy food, and can probably be found walking around with his cameras.
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Amount of Westbrook school deficit called into doubt
The School Department is still working on solutions to the deficit, but the situation has grown more convoluted.
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Snow parking changes for downtown lots
Downtown lots will have restricted parking for snow bans, which officials say will overall increase parking spaces during the winter.
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Councilors get their own space at City Hall
The City Council now has a shared office where they can meet with constituents.
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Carnaval organizers look ahead to next winter
PORTLAND — Organizers of Carnaval Maine, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 on the Eastern Promenade, plan to host another next year and are looking at ways to increase attendance and expand the winter festival. Brian Corcoran, CEO of Shamrock Sports and Entertainment, said changes could include extending children’s activities throughout the weekend, holding the festival at […]
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Westbrook promotes first female police sergeant
Since the Westbrook Police Department’s first female officer was hired in 1975, the number of women on the force has grown over the years and attitudes toward them have changed, officials say.
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Ongoing school budget deficits alarm city officials, mayor has no confidence department can remedy
The latest city audit found a $3.5 million deficit in Westbrook School Department funds, the third in three years, and the city wants a “concrete” solution before the deficits impact its bond rating.
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Westbrook Scout makes Veterans’ Homes garden flourish
Charles Spinney of Westbrook spruced up the garden at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough and made it accessible to those using wheelchairs and walkers.
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Eagle Scout makes Scarborough Veterans’ Home garden flourish
Charles Spinney of Westbrook spruced up the garden at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough and made it accessible to those using wheelchairs and walkers.
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Credit union taking over old Tim Horton’s building
The Cumberland County Federal Credit Union has not decided yet if it will maintain its branch on Stroudwater Street.